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2011 Urban Ministry Summit speakers announced COLUMBUS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — A two-day Urban Ministry Conference for parishes looking to begin or expand outreach ministries to their neighbors and the broader community will be held at Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church here Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26-27, 2011. The interactive conference is open to …
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LIMA, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Father Daniel Byantoro, the founder of the Indonesian Orthodox Mission and a convert from Islam, will be among the speakers at a conference titled “Orthodoxy and Islam: Crisis and Opportunity,” at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Orthodox Mission here August 19-21, 2011. Father Daniel has spoken extensively in Orthodox parishes …
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Video confirms flooding at Minot’s Saint Peter the Aleut Church MINOT, ND [MW Diocese Communications] — While obtaining specific information on the status of Saint Peter the Aleut parish here, an aerial YouTube video posted on the web site of the Grand Forks [ND] Herald at www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/207852/group/homepage clearly indicates that the church is under water. …
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Bishop Matthias to visit Chesterton, IN mission CHESTERTON, IN [MW Diocese Communications] — His Grace, Bishop Matthias will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Saint Elizabeth the New Martyr Church, Chesterton, IN, Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. During the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Matthias will ordain Deacon Joshua Lollar to the holy priesthood. All are …
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Summer camping season is just around the corner! CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — As the school year winds down, the Midwest Diocese’s summer camps are gearing up for a great 2011 season. *** Saint Vladimir’s Camp, Farmdale, OHJuly 17-23, ages 12 through 17July 24-30, ages 7 through 11Contact Fr. John Memorich, priest-in-charge, at 440-526-5192, …
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Opening at St. Gregory of Nyssa Church, Columbus, OH announced CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — With the impending retirement of Archpriest Daniel Rentel, the ofice of Rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa Church in Columbus, OH, will become vacant, effective September 1, 2011. Any priest related to the Diocese of the Midwest who may …
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The Consecration of His Grace, Bishop Matthias CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Archimandrite Matthias [Moriak] was consecrated to the episcopacy during the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior Church here on Saturday, April 30, 2011. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, presided at the consecration Divine Liturgy. Concelebrating were His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel; His Grace, Bishop …
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CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] —Applications for the Midwest Diocese Parish Development grant program are now available. Grants of up to $3000 are available for parishes desiring to be gin a new ministry or to strengthen an existing ministry. Applications are available here.More info can be found here.
Opening at Holy Transfiguration Church, Livonia, MI announced CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — With the impending retirement of Archpriest Michael Matsko, the office of Rector of Holy Transfiguration Church, Livonia, MI, will become vacant, effective July 1, 2011. Any priest related to the Diocese of the Midwest who may be interested in assignment to …
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Chicago site of lenten women’s retreat CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Molly Sabourin, author of Close to Home: One Orthodox Mother’s Quest for Patience, Peace, and Perseverance, will be the speaker at a pan-Orthodox lenten women’s retreat at All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4129 West Newport Ave., Chicago, IL on Saturday, April 2, 2011, …